Tech Prep Courses Ocean County Tech Prep Consortium Teaching Assistant/Child-Care Recommended High School Courses: (Consult graduation requirements) English: Four years Humanities: Geography, History, Government Mathematics: Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics Technical Electives: Computer Applications, Photography, Art, Music, Dance, Drama, Child Care All students should have basic computer application skills. Recommended Ocean County College Courses:(Consult transfer requirements for a four-year college) DEGREE:(AS) Associate in Science in Teaching Assistant/Child Care Technology_65 Credits First / Second Semester ENG 151 Introduction to Prose Writing 3 ENG 152 Introduction to Literature 3 SS 172 General Psychology 3 SS 173 Child Psychology 3 SS 176 Foundations of American Education 3 SS 241 Children's Literature 3 SS 177 School & Community 3 Open Elective 2 HPE 110 Applied Modern Health I 2 SC Science Elective 4 M Elective (M151 or higher) 3 First & Second semester Credits -17 /15 Third /Fourth Semester SS 245 Language Arts in School Curriculum 3 SS 275 Educational Psychology 3 ART Creative Arts for Children 3 HT Preschool Nutrition, Health, & Safety 3 SS 171 Parenting 3 Internship 3 SS 178 Introduction to Education of the Humanities Elective** 3 Exceptional Child 3 General Elective (2-3 s.h.)* 2-3 General Elective* 3 SS Progressive Activity Planning & Development 3 Third & Fourth semester Credits -18 (14-15) 65 TOTAL CREDITS * Suggested electives include courses in Art, Music, Dance, Psychology, Keyboarding, Computer Science, English, History, Physical Education or Business ** Select from ART 181, Art 183, HU 192, Eng 154, MU 190 How Can I Save Time and Money? Mastering course work in the technologies while you are in high school can save you time and money. You may earn tuition-free college credits* in Tech Prep by successfully testing out of designated areas.** Start thinking about your life after high school now! **See your high school guidance counselor for examination recommendations. What Kind of Job Can I Get? Elementary school teacher Grade School Assistant Nursery School/Kindergarten Assistant Pre-school Teacher Special Education Teacher Teacher Aide In Brief Successful completion of high school math, science, technology courses (Option to enter work force). Successful completion of Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree from Ocean County College in technical major of your choice (Option to enter work force). Employment *OR* continue your studies at a four-year college. To learn more about the program contact: Dr. Nancy G. Gerry Ocean County Tech Prep Director Ocean County College College Drive, P.O. Box 2001 Toms River, N.J. 08754-2001 Phone (732)-255-0477 This web page is intended to provide information about the Ocean County Tech Prep program. The program is funded through the N.J. Department of Education School-to-Careers and College Initiatives with federal funds under the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Act of 1990. Ocean County College prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran's status, marital status or disability. This institution complies with the provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American Disabilities Act. Inquires regarding compliance may be directed to the Personnel Office at (732) 255-0400 or by mail at Ocean County College, College Drive, PO Box 2001, Toms River NJ 08754-2001. Ocean County College is a public, two-year community college sponsored by Ocean County and the state of New Jersey.

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